Funshine Friday: ‘Fabulous Funnies’ (1978)

Filmation’s Fabulous Funnies originally ran for a single season from September to December, 1978. A total of 13 episodes were produced and featured newspaper comic strip stars such as Alley Oop, Broom Hilda, Nancy and Tumbleweeds. The fantastic June Foray … Continue reading

March 22, 1977: A Tuesday to Remember

In honor of my wife’s birthday, March 22nd, let’s grab a year out of the 1970s and see what occurred on this fine day. 1977 – I choose you! Bruce Springsteen played the Boston Music Hall in Massachusetts; songs included … Continue reading

70s Spots: Jack Jones for the ’77 Chrysler New Yorker

Here’s singer Jack Jones (crooner of The Love Boat theme) for the 1977 Chrysler New Yorker. The New Yorker was produced from 1946 to 1996. In the 70s, during oil embargoes and tough economic times, Chrysler suffered trying to sell … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Twiggy stars in ‘The Boy Friend’

Ken Russell’s film version of Sandy Wilson’s musical, The Boy Friend, released to theaters in December of 1971. Famed 60s-era model Twiggy stars in this “all-talking, all-dancing, all-singing,” (and oft-forgotten) extravaganza. You can soak up the trailer below. More Info: … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Rod Stewart, ‘Hot Legs’

Rod Stewart’s “Hot Legs” first appeared on the November, 1977 L.P. Foot Loose & Fancy Free and was released as a single in early 1978. The tune (co-written with Gary Grainger) hit #28 on the Billboard US 100 and #5 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tyco Nite-Glow Double-Loop Racing

Time for a Sunday commercial break and “You are about to see something incredible!” Tyco’s Nite-Glow Double Loop Racing set from 1977. Look at those blurry slot cars go! Truth is, although these race cars sets always seemed so cool … Continue reading